John Kennedy Middle Grade School vs Taft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 283 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
519 students
Taft Primary School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades K–3
316 students
| Measure | John Kennedy Middle Grade School Kankakee, Illinois | Taft Primary School Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2247 of 2,303 | #1808 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49432 of 50,301 | #44061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 519 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 30% |
| city | Kankakee | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 10.1).
- •Taft Primary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 14%).
- •Taft Primary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Taft Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 92.1%).
- •Taft Primary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.0).
- •John Kennedy Middle Grade School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 316.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Kennedy Middle Grade School better than Taft Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Primary School ranks higher (21.3 vs 10.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Kennedy Middle Grade School and Taft Primary School?
About 283 m in a straight line, between Kankakee and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School: 519. Taft Primary School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Kennedy Middle Grade School and Taft Primary School rank in Illinois?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School is 2247th of 2,303 and Taft Primary School is 1808th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).